downtoearth
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Ok, so I keep tripping the breaker in my garage. I'm overloaded obviously. The only think I know about electricity is that if your not careful, it causes you pain and a possibility of death. With that said, I need some advice.
I have a total of 72.19 actual amps being pulled from my grow equipment alone. These numbers are ascertained form the labels and some quick math on 3 1k HPS/MH lights. I'm guessing that the line will probably have to be at least 100 feet into the grow room.
1. Should I just throw a couple of 50 amp breakers in the box out in the garage and run the two new lines into the grow room? Then just split up the power draw evenly as possible?
OR
2. Should I run a single line from the garage into a sub panel located in the grow room?
Which is cheaper? What wire gauge is needed? This is about all I know right now. I will answer questions as they are asked of me. I'm open for debate and suggestions from all. You guys are the best. Thank you so much for all your help. Peace.
I have a total of 72.19 actual amps being pulled from my grow equipment alone. These numbers are ascertained form the labels and some quick math on 3 1k HPS/MH lights. I'm guessing that the line will probably have to be at least 100 feet into the grow room.
1. Should I just throw a couple of 50 amp breakers in the box out in the garage and run the two new lines into the grow room? Then just split up the power draw evenly as possible?
OR
2. Should I run a single line from the garage into a sub panel located in the grow room?
Which is cheaper? What wire gauge is needed? This is about all I know right now. I will answer questions as they are asked of me. I'm open for debate and suggestions from all. You guys are the best. Thank you so much for all your help. Peace.